Local Variations: A follow up study of New Arrangements for Connexions, Careers, IAG Services – This
research from CfBT Education Trust examines the arrangements for Connexions/ Careers/ and IAG services in all 150 local authorities across England, since the budgetary and management responsibilities were passed over from the 1 April 2008.
Office of National Statistics (ONS) Social Trends report – The ONS has published its annual report on the latest social trends. Households, families and children are the underlying theme of this year's report. Findings include the proportion of people aged under 16 has dropped below those over state pension age and younger people spend more time in formal education.
Youth Work Apprenticeship framework – The UKCES have now approved the revised version of the Youth Work Apprenticeship framework and sent it to funding bodies on 1 May. The
new framework only insists on the key skills in Communication and Application of Number, does not ask for the extra ENTO unit on Health and Safety in the level 3 framework and asks providers to ensure that all starters do not struggle with academic work.
National Indicators for Local Authorities and Local Authority Partnerships: Updated National Indicator Definitions – This document from Communities and Local Government provides a summary of National Indicators that have been updated which includes NI 110 young people's participation in positive activities and NI 117 16 to 18 year olds who are NEET.
New CRB code of practice – The Criminal Records Bureau has published a revised code of practice for CRB checks which came into force in April 2009.
Redefining Risk – This is the fifth report in Girls Shout Out! series from Girl Guiding UK. The report reveals that girls across the UK are acutely aware of the concept of risk. However, over-anxious adults, exaggerated media coverage and the inconsistent application of rules supposedly designed to keep them safe have contributed to a climate of worry and misinformation.
Involving Disabled Young People in Aiming High – Mencap are currently putting together a booklet for Integrated Youth service workers looking at how they can practically identify and meaningfully include disabled young people in the various work strands arising for the Aiming High 10 year Youth Strategy. If you have any information about initiatives such as events to celebrate young people’s achievements, involvement in awarding the YOF and YOC funds or good practice, please contact Paul Smithson or call 0779 6948741.
Targeted family support – Struggling families facing difficulties, need intensive and targeted support at the earliest possible opportunity to help prevent them from reaching crisis point, according to new research launched from children’s charity Action for Children.
Health Strategy for the United Kingdom – The Health Protection Agency has published a Strategy to improve the health and well-being of children in the United Kingdom by changing the environment in which they live.
Audit of Political Engagement – The Hansard Society’s sixth
annual audit has reported that just 24 per cent of young people aged 18-24 say they are 'certain to vote' at a general election.
Young people in care – Four reports published by the Children’s Rights Director for England, Roger Morgan give an insight into children and young people’s views and experiences of life in various residential settings.
Common Area Assessments – The Urban Forum has published some essential facts about the Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) which came into force on 1 April 2009.
Young Voices – CSV has published a
mid project report on Young Voices, a three year project which aims to encourage more young people to use libraries, to volunteer in libraries and to learn new skills.
Capital Gains: One Year On – The London Child Poverty Commission have published a progress report on the delivery of the Commission’s previous recommendations.
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives: One Year on – This document from the DCSF reviews progress on the delivery of Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives, and sets out priorities for the future.
Stay Safe: Using the views of children and young people to shape decision-making in service planning and practice – The report from the Research in Practice February Partnership Conference is now available on their website.
Integrated workforce strategy publications and case studies – The final
report and case studies from the Improvement and Development Agency’s integrated workforce strategy project is now available.
Britain's professions are becoming more socially exclusive – The Panel on Fair Access to the Professions, led by Alan Milburn MP, has published a first research paper highlighting key trends and issues in access to a variety of professions.
Mayor's Payback London scheme – Payback London is a Capital-wide scheme allowing the small minority of under 18s who breach TfL's Behavioural Codes and lose their free travel privilege to earn it back by volunteering in their local community.
Payback London will be an opportunity for young people to give something back to their community by completing a day’s volunteering. An advert has been placed on the GLA website to find an organisation (or a consortium) who can help put in place the volunteering opportunities. The successful grantee will then receive grant funding to oversee the scheme. If you would like any further information on Payback London, please contact
Jason Lever at the GLA, or
Jo Field at TfL.